Given the fact that Evan Ebel had been arrested for, convicted of and served lengthy time incarcerated for multiple felony convictions, it was an incredibly stupid question. The kid never walked scot free on charges or avoided jail time. The question was a ridiculous insinuation meant to rile the masses. Perhaps if the reporter is looking for some controversy and impropriety, he should start with the state's mental health, criminal justice and private prison systems, instead of trying to concoct some here and interjecting it into an already tragic situation.

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Michael Roberts has written for Westword since October 1990, serving stints as music editor and media columnist. He currently covers everything from breaking news and politics to sports and stories that defy categorization.